Music

Comedian and Host of The Spinoff series 2 Cents 2 Much Janaye Henry joins us to talk about the topics covered on the show. Also joining us is exciting new artist Elena chatting her latest release and… Audio

Paige Tapara was inspired to become a pop star after watching an American tween movie as a child. Now, she wants to inspire queer Māori artists to own their space in Aotearoa's music industry.

Jonathan Griffith tells Bryan Crump why 'The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace' is so special. The US-based conductor is in New Zealand to lead two free performances of Karl Jenkins' popular choral work. Audio

For Bookmarks this week we meet Alison Talmage, she's a music therapist, doctoral student and co-founder of a very special choir - the CeleBRation Choir. Audio

A new collaboration will see of New Zealand's most beloved musicians take a step into the world of visual art. Tiki Taane talks to Jesse about the special performance. Audio

Funding for the arts sector has been a hot topic for a while now, and another sector that's been struggling to maintain funding is tertiary education. Dr Dugal McKinnon, the Deputy Director of the New… Audio

Tabla player Manjit Singh shares his love of music through his job: he runs the Rhythm School of Indian Music in Auckland and teaches a course on the Indian Classical tradition at the University’s… Audio

We're all familiar with the likes of The Temptations and Stevie Wonder, but these stars weren't the only ones responsible for pioneering the Motown sound. Audio

Christchurch singer Bunny Reid is about to head to L.A to take part in a massive performing competition. She's entered the World Performing Arts Competition which will be held in Anaheim later this… Audio

On today's episode, In Depth Te Ao Māori journalist Ella Stewart explains how hold your own hautapu ceremony this Matariki, 0800 Collective chat with So’omalo about their ‘Say Less’ tour, and we… Audio

The American-born conductor, pianist, vocal coach and new New Zealand music supporter Dobbs Franks (1933-2023) has died aged 90. In this 2000 interview Christine Argyle asks him about his life's work.

Bryan Crump finds some furry fans of RNZ Concert at Wellington's SPCA animal shelter. Video, Audio

Performed by Isabelle Demers on the Auckland Town Hall organ, 9 July 2023. Audio

Performed by Isabelle Demers on the Auckland Town Hall organ, 9 July 2023. Audio

Performed by Isabelle Demers on the Auckland Town Hall organ, 9 July 2023. Audio

Performed by Isabelle Demers on the Auckland Town Hall organ, 9 July 2023. Audio